India, Sept. 11 -- When 'looksmaxxing" first made its way into internet vocabulary, it quickly became the catch-all term for optimising your appearance to become more attractive. Now in 2026, the 'maxxing' suffix - meaning to push something to its extreme limit - has found its way into dating. Searches for the term rose 5.2 times year on year, from 1,900 monthly searches in April 2025 to 9,900 in March 2026, according to Rising Trends. Whether you want to smell irresistible, be funnier, cultivate an aura or simply stay home, the internet has found a way to maxx it. Here's a guide to the dating maxxes doing the rounds....